The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HOTSHOT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result HOTSHOT
- Piping filmed for expert
- Potter’s much fancied attempt, perhaps, to become wizard
- Expert’s baking attempt
- So cold’s cold then, for expert?
- Turn, depressed by passionate expert
- Ace flaming sambuca?
- Important person in recently taken photograph
- Statement of obvious success
- Burning’s burning sensation
- Expert‘s popular photograph
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The straight part
We know that "VIP" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vip = hotshot.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does HOTSHOT mean?
HOTSHOT noun- Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field.
- A type of firefighter highly skilled in wildfire firefighting without external support, using basic tools that are backpacked in and manhandled about.
- A fast freight train.
- A dose of recreational drugs deliberately laced with poison.
- To give (somebody) a dose of recreational drugs deliberately laced with poison.
- Highly skilled.
- Displaying talent.